Computer Programming Resources
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North Bay Village, Florida, United States
About the store
I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
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VEX Coding | Using the Location Sensor | Video | Middle School | High School
This video explains the VEX code that uses the location sensor of a VEX VR Robot to navigate to certain points on a grid. Download this video, try it out with your students and do not forget to leave a review for TpT credit! Also, please follow our Store! *Important Licensing Policy* The video can be used to teach 1 class. If you are teaching multiple classes, please purchase multiple licenses.
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology
4:59
Intro to VEX VR Coding: the Castle Crasher Video
This is a Castle Crasher Video presented as part of our Intro to VEX VR Coding for elementary and middle school. It can be used by robotics coaches during their intro to VEX VR classes. It is perfect for online teaching but it can also be used in the physical class. Enjoy!
7th - 11th
Robotics
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
3:02
Intro VEX VR Coding | Detecting Walls using Sensors | Middle High School
This video shows VEX VR code to drive the robot around, make it draw in different colors and make it use the left and right bumper sensors to detect the playground's walls. The video will also use static/fixed distance instructions. Download this robotics video, save prep time for yourself and do not forget to leave a review for TpT credit! Also, please follow our Store! *Important Licensing Policy* This video can be used to teach 1 class. If you are teaching multiple classes, please purchase
7th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
4:59
Nested loops in VEX VR
This is a video that demonstrates nested loops in VEX VR. The code basically offers two solutions to draw four different squares in the corners of a big square. Download this video, save prep time for yourself and do not forget to leave a review for TpT credit! Also, please follow our Store! *Important Licensing Policy* This video can be used to teach 1 class. If you are teaching multiple classes, please purchase multiple licenses.
7th - 11th
Robotics
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
9:12
Video with Python code that builds a geometrical progression, middle school
This video shows how to build a geometrical progression in Python. It is a good introductory example for a coding class and it demonstrates math, loops and basic lists. It can also be used as a hands-on classroom activity in virtual / remote learning.
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
4:59
VEX Coding | Video | Wall Maze | Distance Sensor | Middle School | High School
This video presents a VEX VR block code optimization that implements the distance sensor to save time when solving the Wall Maze! Enjoy!
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
5:19
Video with Python program middle school high school intro to coding
This is a hands-on demonstration on writing a Python program that prints out the even numbers from 0 to 1,000. The resource illustrates simple loops and decisions in Python. It can be used as a hands-on classroom activity. The resource is suitable for all kinds of classroom environments: 100% online, hybrid and everybody in the physical class. IDE is repl.it
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
4:11
Intro VEX Coding Video | Navigating a Maze | Middle School | High School
This video illustrates the VEX block code to navigate a maze. The code uses front and left bumpers sensors instructions to detect walls and drive train instructions. The video is also part of a Bundle of Intro to VEX Coding Videos. Download this video now and use it in your class! License is one video per class. For the latest & greatest K12 CS resources, please also follow our Store!
8th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
4:59
Intro to VEX VR Coding Challenge: video that moves the robot in a large square
This video present an introductory VEX VR code application that moves the robot in a square as large as the default size of the basic grid playground. The video also briefly discusses the transition to the "Castle Crasher" as students learn basic sequential bloc instructions in VEX VR! Download this robotics video, save prep time for yourself and do not forget to leave a review for TpT credit! Also, please follow our Store! *Important Licensing Policy* This video can be used to teach 1 class.
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
4:59
VEX Coding | Video | Castle Crasher | Distance Sensor | Middle School
This video presents a VEX VR block code that crashes a Castle by navigating using the VEX robot's location sensors! Download this instructional VEX VR coding video today and leave us a review! For other excellent K12 CS resources, please follow our Store! The content of this video can be shared with other teachers/students, however the content cannot be copied, distributed online for profit or sold without the author's knowledge.Enjoy!
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
4:28
Intro to VEX VR Coding | Detecting Walls | Middle School | High School
This is a free video that demonstrates using the left bumper sensor to detect a wall when you program your VEX VR robot.
8th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
3:29
3D View on a VEX VR playground
This video shows the 3D view or the playground level view. This is a fun, engaging view as it shows what the robot does in real time.
7th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
4:59
Writing loops in VEX VR
This is a short video demonstrating repeat loops in VEX VR.
8th - 11th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to VEX VR Coding Video Bundle | Middle School | High School
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About the store
Experience
I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
Teaching style
- NGSSS
- emphasis on hands-on and project based learning
- individual and group projects
- diversified testing
- tiers and scaffolding
- I encourage innovation
- I encourage critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
Last year I qualified a middle school VEX robotics team into the State of Florida competition.
My own education history
Master Degree in Computer Engineering
Master Degree in Computers Architecture
Additional biographical information
I've been teaching K12 CS and Engineering for 4 years now and I love it! In a previous life I was a corporate software engineer and I occasionally taught Higher Ed as an Adjunct.
I have a structured but creative approach to teaching coding with an emphasis on project based learning and thinking outside of the box. Creativity, innovation and self confidence are always encouraged.
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